Public Safety Officer Benefits

Taking Care of Our Own® (TCOOO) is a training for senior fire officers designed to assist fire departments prepare for the worst – a line-of-duty death or serious injury. Fire service personnel and families who have lost a firefighter in the line-of-duty helped develop this one-day course. It covers pre-incident planning, survivor notification, family and co-worker support, and benefits and resources available to the families.

Taking Care of Our Own® (TCOOO) is a training for senior fire officers designed to assist fire departments prepare for the worst – a line-of-duty death or serious injury. Fire service personnel and families who have lost a firefighter in the line-of-duty helped develop this one-day course. It covers pre-incident planning, survivor notification, family and co-worker support, and benefits and resources available to the families.

Taking Care of Our Own® (TCOOO) is a training for senior fire officers designed to assist fire departments prepare for the worst – a line-of-duty death or serious injury. Fire service personnel and families who have lost a firefighter in the line-of-duty helped develop this one-day course. It covers pre-incident planning, survivor notification, family and co-worker support, and benefits and resources available to the families.

Taking Care of Our Own® (TCOOO) is a training for senior fire officers designed to assist fire departments prepare for the worst – a line-of-duty death or serious injury. Fire service personnel and families who have lost a firefighter in the line-of-duty helped develop this one-day course. It covers pre-incident planning, survivor notification, family and co-worker support, and benefits and resources available to the families.

America’s fallen fire heroes, who died in the line of duty, are honored each year during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. A plaque bearing the names of honored firefighters is added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Fire Hero Families will participate in the Memorial Service where a grateful nation will honor the sacrifices of their loved ones at the National Memorial. Family attend counseling sessions on Saturday and concludes with an evening Candlelight Service.

For a fire hero family who has lost a firefighter in the line of duty, the holidays can be an especially challenging time of year. For this reason, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has created the Winter Family Retreat. Open to all ages and family members. This event that will focus on service, giving back to others at the holidays, self-care, reflection, and fellowship with others. Attendees will help decorate the Memorial site and the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Chapel for the annual Tree Lighting and will attend the service.

The virtual Camp HAL (Healing After Loss) program is for children ages 4-8 who have lost a firefighter parent or sibling. Children participate in activities that provide them strategies and tools to assist them in their grief and learn to express their thoughts and feelings in their own way. Camp helps them feel connected to other children who have experienced loss.

Host virtually, the monthly Remembrance Group for families of fallen firefighters and first responders. The anniversary of a loved one’s death often brings up emotions and memories that can be difficult. While the anniversary is deeply important, it often is not recognized by friends, co-workers, or others in our lives. Sometimes it is helpful to be with others who truly understand.

Despite the obstacles associated with COVID-19, we remain dedicated to our core mission of supporting the Fire Hero Families. Adapting to these new circumstances, researched, and implemented new ways to bring resources, workshops, and meetings to families using virtual platforms. Hosted weekly Peer Support Groups each Wednesday evening virtually for family members of fallen firefighters. Fire Hero Families share with each other stories, struggles, and ideas.

Host virtual State Connections Group to connect Fire Hero Families within each state/region. The monthly virtual meeting fosters conversation between families to help build local connections, share information, and find support closer to home.